Software Development / Technical Project Manager is required for an initial 3 month contract based in Greater Manchester.

My client views this as a key position and are seeking an individual who can demonstrate the ability to own a project and bring both pragmatic and structured qualities to delivering projects in an exciting and rapidly evolving market. This role requires hands-on engagement in the running of projects and a real commitment to their success.

Key specific project tasks are:

- Procure serviced office- Setup development environment - Manage transition of team to new office- Day to day team management- Status, issue and risk tracking and reporting- Approve timesheets

To this end, we require the candidate to demonstrate:

- A proven background in Project Management with Software and preferably Hardwa components.- Ability to manage office and technical infrastructure work- Ability to work at a senior level with Development, Test and Operations teams, both in-house and third party- Ability to work with developers and motivate teams to achieve results.- Ability to work with Customers and third parties to develop and manage schedules. Capable of influencing at this level to agree plans that bring benefit to all parties.- A strong technical ability including skills to understand development processes in depth - Attention to detail sufficient to develop and maintain specific project plans in a very diverse and rapidly changing development environment.- Ability to work with little direct supervision